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Who was the first Secretary of State in Washington's Cabinet?
Who was the first Secretary of State in Washington's Cabinet?
- Thomas Jefferson (correct)
- Henry Knox
- Edmund Randolph
- Alexander Hamilton
What was the primary purpose of Hamilton's economic plan?
What was the primary purpose of Hamilton's economic plan?
- To reduce government spending
- To increase government regulation
- To encourage agriculture and farming
- To establish a central bank (correct)
What did Madison and Jefferson have a strict view of?
What did Madison and Jefferson have a strict view of?
- The power of the Supreme Court
- The interpretation of the Constitution (correct)
- The need for international alliances
- The role of the military in foreign affairs
What led to the Whiskey Rebellion?
What led to the Whiskey Rebellion?
How did Washington respond to the Whiskey Rebellion?
How did Washington respond to the Whiskey Rebellion?
What was the primary concern in securing the Northwest during Washington's presidency?
What was the primary concern in securing the Northwest during Washington's presidency?
Which group feared the rule of one or a powerful few?
Which group feared the rule of one or a powerful few?
What did Washington warn against in his Farewell Address?
What did Washington warn against in his Farewell Address?
Which group favored a strong national government and a loose interpretation of the constitution?
Which group favored a strong national government and a loose interpretation of the constitution?
What event led to the withdrawal of U.S. support for the French Revolution?
What event led to the withdrawal of U.S. support for the French Revolution?
Who warned against the dangers of factionalism and political parties?
Who warned against the dangers of factionalism and political parties?
Which political party favored a national bank and a shipping/manufacturing economy?
Which political party favored a national bank and a shipping/manufacturing economy?
What was the primary reason for Washington's warning against foreign ties in his Farewell Address?
What was the primary reason for Washington's warning against foreign ties in his Farewell Address?
Which group feared the rule of one or a powerful few and had a strict interpretation of the constitution?
Which group feared the rule of one or a powerful few and had a strict interpretation of the constitution?
What was the U.S.'s initial stance towards the French Revolution?
What was the U.S.'s initial stance towards the French Revolution?
Which individual advised neutrality in response to British trade during Washington's presidency?
Which individual advised neutrality in response to British trade during Washington's presidency?
What did the Federalists fear and what was their favored type of constitution interpretation?
What did the Federalists fear and what was their favored type of constitution interpretation?
What was the primary purpose of the Federal Judiciary Act of 1789?
What was the primary purpose of the Federal Judiciary Act of 1789?
Why were farmers in opposition to Hamilton's plan to tax whiskey?
Why were farmers in opposition to Hamilton's plan to tax whiskey?
What was the primary area of disagreement between Madison, Jefferson, and Hamilton in Washington's Cabinet?
What was the primary area of disagreement between Madison, Jefferson, and Hamilton in Washington's Cabinet?
What action did Washington take to quell the Whiskey Rebellion?
What action did Washington take to quell the Whiskey Rebellion?
What did Hamilton believe was justified by the 'necessary and proper' clause in the constitution?
What did Hamilton believe was justified by the 'necessary and proper' clause in the constitution?
What was the significance of the Whiskey Rebellion in relation to executive enforcement power?
What was the significance of the Whiskey Rebellion in relation to executive enforcement power?
